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User’s manual
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User’s manual
1. On/Off Trigger Switch
2. Switch lock button
3. Drive belt cover
4. 75x533 mm abrasive belt
5. Belt tracking control
6. Auxiliary handle
7. Auxiliary handle locking knob
8. Belt tension lever
9. Dust extraction bag
10. Dust outlet
11. Variable speed dial
Hearing protection should be worn when us-
ing belt sanders.
NOTE: Remove the plug from the socket before
carrying out adjustment servicing or mainte-
nance.
Prior to connecting this machine to the power
supply ensure the trigger lock is disengaged.
OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
TRIGGER SWITCH (FIG.1):
Ensure the sander is raised off the workpiece.
To activate the belt sander, press trigger (A).
To operate the sander for a prolonged period
press and hold trigger (A). Press and hold lock-
ing button (B).
Release trigger (A). Release button (B). The
sander will now continue to run until trigger
(A) is pressed, automatically releasing button
(B). Wait for complete run-down before put-
ting the tool aside. This machine is intended
for sanding wood only. Replace abrasive belts
when clogged with material or when surface/
edge has rips, cracks or worn areas.
VARIABLE SPEED DIAL (FIG.2)
:
The variable speed dial is marked 1 to 6 and
correspond:
NOTE: Sanding speed depends on material and
surface finish etc. Do not apply excess pressure
as this will overload the machine.
REPLACING/ADJUSTING THE SANDING BELT
(FIGS. 3 & 4):
Abrasive belts are a consumable item.
To release the belt tension, slide lever (C) to-
ward the front of the machine, moving the
front roller assembly (D) inward.
This enables the worn belt sufficient slack
for removal. When fitting the new abra-
sive belt, ensure the direction of rotation
arrows marked on the inside of the belt
match the arrow marked on the housing.
With the belt located centrally on the roll-
ers, slide the tensíon lever fully backward
to grip the belt. Plug the machine back into
the power supply and operate the sander
while observing the belt. The new belt will
9B
A
Fig.1
SETTING
1
2
3
4
5
6
APROX.SPEED OF THE BELT
(m/min)
222
240
265
290
305
380
D
C
Fig.3
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